Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017
752. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost in 2018 if the fuel allowance was increased by €4 per week and €5 per week respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32589/17]
View answerThe full year cost of increasing the fuel allowance, currently payable at €22.50 per week, by €4 per week and €5 per week for the duration of the fuel season is estimated to be €40.7 million and €50.9 million respectively in 2018.
It should be noted that these costings are subject to change over the coming months in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients for 2018.
